Ernest Schaal wrote:

> The best I can figure out, Eric is incapable of distinguishing between
> "deliberate" acts that result in the killing of civilians and deliberately
> killing civilians for no justifiable reason.

What is the justifiable reason for US killing civilians? Perhaps you've read
of the US bombing of Gifu?

> Under his reasoning, ALL
> automobile makers (not only the makers of unsafe vehicle) are murderers
> because they deliberately make a product that results in the death of more
> people than all the wars that the US has fought in.

Incorrect. Car makers are not trying to kill.

People could debate about those responsible for the Ford Pinto or tobacco
manufacturers, however.

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